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How a Rowlett family ended up hosting a future World Cup star
Summary by The Plano Editorial Desk Casey Stegall , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) - News
· June 20, 2026
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Key points Further information about the family's connection to the Swedish defender can be found through FOX 4 KDFW. A local family from Rowlett is showing support for a player in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A local family from Rowlett is showing support for a player in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The family had previously hosted Swedish defender Hjalmar Ekdal in their home. This hospitality occurred during the Dallas Cup youth tournament, which took place over a decade ago.
The family is now cheering on Ekdal as he competes in the World Cup. Details about their experience hosting Ekdal and their current thoughts on his performance are available from the source.
Further information about the family's connection to the Swedish defender can be found through FOX 4 KDFW.
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Category: News Published: June 20, 2026 Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) - News Reading time: 1 min
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